SCI (Service International) Days Inventory: 4.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


SCI Service Corp International SCI
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What is Service International Days Inventory?

Service International SCI +4.27% 84 Days Inventory is 4.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 3.86. GuruFocus rates SCI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 75 Personal Services companies, Service International ranks better than 86.67% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Service International's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $37 Mil. Service International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $810 Mil. Hence, Service International's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for Service International's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SCI' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.23   Med: 3.86   Max: 4.21
Current: 3.91

During the past 13 years, Service International's highest Days Inventory was 4.21. The lowest was 3.23. And the median was 3.86.

SCI's Days Inventory is ranked better than
86.67% of 75 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 16.98 vs SCI: 3.91

Service International's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (3.88) to Mar. 2026 (4.15). It might indicate that Service International's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Service International's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.99.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Service International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.


Service International  (NYSE:SCI) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Service International's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Service International's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Service International Days Inventory Related Terms


Service International Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Service International's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Service International Days Inventory Chart

Service International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Service International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SCI vs HRB, FTDR, ANDG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Service International Days Inventory vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Service International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Service International's Days Inventory falls into.


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Service International Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Service International's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (33.318 + 35.246) / 2 ) / 3169.16*365
=34.282 / 3169.16*365
=3.95

Service International's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (35.246 + 38.414) / 2 ) / 810.003*365 / 4
=36.83 / 810.003*365 / 4
=4.15

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 4.15 mean?
Service International (SCI) has a Days Inventory of 4.15 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.86. Over the past decade, Service International's Days Inventory has ranged from 3.23 to 4.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #10 out of 75 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Service International's Days Inventory too high?
Service International's current Days Inventory of 4.15 is near median its 10-year median of 3.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.23 to a high of 4.21. The Personal Services industry median Days Inventory is 16.98. Service International's value of 4.15 is 75.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #10 out of 75 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Service International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service International's Days Inventory compare to HRB and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #10 out of 75 companies for Days Inventory. This places Service International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 16.98. Service International's value of 4.15 is 75.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Service International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 3.23 to 4.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.86 vs. the industry median of 16.98, Service International has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Personal Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Personal Services companies is 16.98, based on 75 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service International's current Days Inventory of 4.15 is 75.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 16.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service International's current Days Inventory is 4.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service International (SCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.50, compared to a current price of $75.78 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 4.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.86 and 75.6% below the Personal Services industry median of 16.98. Service International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current Days Inventory is 4.15 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Service International (SCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $75.78 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.50. GuruFocus considers Service International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SCI:

  • Days Inventory: 4.15 (near median its 10-year median of 3.86)
  • GF Value™: $83.50 vs. price of $75.78 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.6% below the Personal Services median (#10 of 75)

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Service International Business Description

Other Exchanges SVC:Germany
Address 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX, USA, 77019
Service Corp International is a personal services company that provides funeral and cemetery services and products from its locations throughout the United States and Canada. The company segments its operations into funeral service and cemetery business functions. At its funeral service locations, it provides all professional services, facilities, vehicles, and merchandise related to funerals and cremations. Cemetery locations provide cemetery property, memorial markers, and graveyard services to customers. The company derives the majority of its revenue from its funeral services segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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